Question

characteristics of collenchyma
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Answer 1

Answer:

i)Collenchyma, in plants, support tissue of living elongated cells with irregular cell walls.

ii)Collenchyma cells have thick deposits of cellulose in their cell walls and appear polygonal in cross section.

iii)The strength of the tissue results from these thickened cell walls and the longitudinal interlocking of the cells.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Collenchyma cells provide structural support, protecting the plant by serving as an inner framework, much like bones do for humans and other animals. Plants are exposed to numerous structural challenges and without these cells, most plants would be too fragile to withstand the damage caused by heavy rains, high winds, and other stresses.

The thickened walls of the collenchyma cells enable them to provide additional support to the areas where they are found. Most notably, collenchyma cells serve growing parts of the plant, such as shoots and leaves, both by providing support and by filling in vacant spaces that will be used for later growth.